Kevin Hoffman/US PresswireJamie Langenbrunner celebrates his goal against the Sabres Saturday night with defenseman Johnny Oduya and center Bobby Holik, right, in the second period.

The losing streak is behind them. Having defeated the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night, the Devils were given a day off from practice on Sunday.

They return to the ice Monday morning and host the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Prudential Center Tuesday night.

The difference in the Devils that lost six in a row and the team that has won its last two?

"We're using our heads, playing smart hockey," coach Brent Sutter said Saturday night. "We played a pretty intelligent game here (Saturday) night. That's been the difference. Much better awareness in all three zones."